www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Landon Donovanhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/landon-donovan/?utm_medium=RSSwww.washingtontimes.com Topics: Landon Donovanen-usWed, 15 Oct 2014 17:35:58 -0400Don Garber blasts Jurgen Klinsmann for MLS, Donovan snubshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/15/don-garber-blasts-jurgen-klinsmann-mls-donovan-snu/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW YORK &mdash; Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber took the extraordinary step Wednesday of criticizing U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann for not taking Landon Donovan to the World Cup and for saying Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley damaged their careers by returning to MLS from European clubs.</p> <p>Garber, the league's ...Ronald BlumWed, 15 Oct 2014 17:35:58 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/15/don-garber-blasts-jurgen-klinsmann-mls-donovan-snu/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSTears and hugs but no goal for Donovan in U.S. finalehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/11/tears-hugs-but-no-goal-for-donovan-in-us-finale/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) &mdash; He had come oh-so-close to scoring during his national team farewell, listened to fans repeatedly serenade him with his name, accepted presents and exchanged hugs.</p> <p>And then, when he stood on the field at the end and watched some of the many highlights of his ...Ronald BlumSat, 11 Oct 2014 04:06:25 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/11/tears-hugs-but-no-goal-for-donovan-in-us-finale/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLandon Donovan reluctant to play U.S. finalehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/10/landon-donovan-reluctant-to-have-us-finale/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) &mdash; Still stung by the decision to drop him from this year's U.S. World Cup roster, Landon Donovan maintains he should have been on the field for the Americans in Brazil this year.</p> <p>Making no effort to hide his anger with U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann, Donovan admitted ...Ronald BlumFri, 10 Oct 2014 14:50:38 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/10/landon-donovan-reluctant-to-have-us-finale/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLandon Donovan still upset by World Cup snub as he bows out with U.S. national teamhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/10/landon-donovan-still-upset-world-cup-snub-he-bows-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>BRISTOL, Conn. &mdash; Hours before his final game for the red, white and blue, Landon Donovan made no effort to hide his anger at Jurgen Klinsmann.</p> <p>The face of American soccer for more than a decade, Donovan had been counting on going to his fourth World Cup.</p> <p>And then after ...Ronald BlumFri, 10 Oct 2014 20:32:33 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/10/landon-donovan-still-upset-world-cup-snub-he-bows-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSThursday's Sports In Briefhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/10/wednesdays-sports-in-brief/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NFL</p> <p>SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick said he has been fined $10,000 by the NFL for the pink "Beats by Dre" brand name headphones he wore around his neck after Sunday's game.</p> <p>While Kaepernick has an endorsement deal with Beats and has done a ...The Associated PressFri, 10 Oct 2014 04:17:12 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/10/wednesdays-sports-in-brief/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLandon Donovan, Galaxy rout D.C. Unitedhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/28/landon-donovan-galaxy-rout-dc-united/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>CARSON, Calif. &mdash; Alan Gordon scored in the second minute, Landon Donovan added another, and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat D.C. United 4-1 on Wednesday night.</p> <p>Los Angeles (12-5-7) won its third straight game for the first time this season, while D.C. United (13-8-4) lost for the first time in ...Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:58:38 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/28/landon-donovan-galaxy-rout-dc-united/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSUnited to honor Donovan with much on the linehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/26/united-to-honor-donovan-with-much-on-the-line/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Unless D.C. United hosts the LA Galaxy in MLS Cup 2014, the Landon Donovan retirement tour is not coming to R.F.K. Stadium. Instead United will present a farewell gift to Donovan before the only regular season meeting between the teams Wednesday in Los Angeles.</p> <p>United head coach Ben Olsen, who ...Dave Johnson - DCUTue, 26 Aug 2014 09:43:23 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/26/united-to-honor-donovan-with-much-on-the-line/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSWhat U.S. players think about Klinsmann's 'We-can't-win' proclamationhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/15/what-us-players-think-about-klinsmanns-we-cant-win/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The U.S. coach, who won a World Cup as a player for West Germany in 1990 and guided his native land to the semifinals at home in 2006, in December told The New York Times Magazine that the Yanks "cannot win this World Cup, because we are not at that ...SOCCERLY.COMSun, 15 Jun 2014 08:35:17 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/15/what-us-players-think-about-klinsmanns-we-cant-win/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSU.S. World Cup roster analysis as Americans begin group playhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/15/us-world-cup-roster-analysis-americans-begin-group/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Some argue that Jurgen Klinsmann is an innovative genius. Others lean toward loose cannon. But either way, no one can deny that the German legend has put his stamp on the U.S. national team.</p> <p>Since Klinsmann took over as coach in July 2011 following Bob Bradley's exit, the former Germany ...Thomas Floyd - Special to The Washington TimesSun, 15 Jun 2014 14:38:07 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/15/us-world-cup-roster-analysis-americans-begin-group/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLandon Donovan joins ESPN as World Cup analysthttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/11/landon-donovan-joins-espn-world-cup-analyst/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>LOS ANGELES &mdash; ESPN has hired Landon Donovan to offer commentary on the U.S. soccer team he was cut from just before the World Cup.</p> <p>The all-time American leader in goals and assists, the 32-year-old Donovan was dropped last month in a highly debated move by coach Jurgen Klinsmann. He ...Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:33:46 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/11/landon-donovan-joins-espn-world-cup-analyst/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSIan Darke: Talking to America's favorite soccer announcerhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/9/ian-darke-interview-with-americas-favorite-soccer-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The call has been described as the "Do you believe in miracles?" for millennials.</p> <p>Facing elimination from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the United States was locked in a scoreless draw with Algeria as the game entered injury time in the second half. Forty-five seconds later, after a ...Marc LancasterMon, 09 Jun 2014 11:32:13 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/9/ian-darke-interview-with-americas-favorite-soccer-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDonovan scores in 74th minute, Galaxy tie Firehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/1/donovan-scores-in-74th-minute-galaxy-tie-fire/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) - Landon Donovan scored in the 74th minute to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 1-1 tie with the Chicago Fire on Sunday.</p> <p> Donovan has three goals in two games since he was left off the U.S. World Cup team roster. After going scoreless in ...Sun, 01 Jun 2014 18:20:46 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/1/donovan-scores-in-74th-minute-galaxy-tie-fire/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMLS Capsuleshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/1/mls-capsules/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) - Landon Donovan scored in the 74th minute to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 1-1 tie with the Chicago Fire on Sunday.</p> <p> Donovan has three goals in two games since he was left off the U.S. World Cup team roster. After going scoreless in ...The Associated PressSun, 01 Jun 2014 23:34:44 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/1/mls-capsules/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDiskerud, Johannsson lead US over Azerbaijan 2-0http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/diskerud-johannsson-lead-us-over-azerbaijan-2-0/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Mix Diskerud figures the whole honor of wearing No. 10 is only temporary. He fully expects to play alongside Landon Donovan again down the road with the U.S. national team.</p> <p> For one night at least, Diskerud did that jersey proud.</p> <p> Diskerud and Aron ...JANIE McCAULEYWed, 28 May 2014 01:43:08 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/diskerud-johannsson-lead-us-over-azerbaijan-2-0/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDiskerud delivers for US on international stagehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/diskerud-delivers-for-us-on-international-stage/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The disappointment of not playing in the Olympic soccer tournament two years ago stuck with Mix Diskerud.</p> <p> That had been a lifelong goal, and he was part of that U.S. team that lost its chance for a spot in the London Games with a ...JANIE McCAULEYWed, 28 May 2014 13:58:52 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/diskerud-delivers-for-us-on-international-stage/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSNewcomers lead U.S. to victory in World Cup tuneuphttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/newcomers-lead-us-victory-world-cup-tuneup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>SAN FRANCISCO &mdash; Mix Diskerud figures the whole honor of wearing No. 10 is only temporary. He fully expects to play alongside Landon Donovan again down the road with the U.S. national team.</p> <p>For one night at least, Diskerud did that jersey proud.</p> <p>Diskerud and Aron Johannsson, a pair of ...Janie McCauleyWed, 28 May 2014 07:47:45 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/newcomers-lead-us-victory-world-cup-tuneup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDonovan breaks MLS goal record with Nos. 135, 136http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/26/donovan-breaks-mls-goal-record-with-no-135/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> CARSON, California (AP) - Landon Donovan broke the Major League Soccer scoring record Sunday with his 135th and 136th regular-season goals in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.</p> <p> Playing for the first time since being omitted from the U.S. World Cup team, Donovan surpassed ...Mon, 26 May 2014 05:59:19 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/26/donovan-breaks-mls-goal-record-with-no-135/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDonovan passes MLS scoring record in Galaxy winhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/26/donovan-passes-mls-scoring-record-in-galaxy-win/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> CARSON, California (AP) - Landon Donovan broke the Major League Soccer scoring record Sunday with his 135th and 136th regular-season goals in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.</p> <p> Playing for the first time since being cut from the U.S. World Cup team, Donovan surpassed ...Mon, 26 May 2014 00:55:33 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/26/donovan-passes-mls-scoring-record-in-galaxy-win/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMLS Capsuleshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/26/mls-capsules/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> CARSON, Calif. (AP) - Landon Donovan broke the Major League Soccer goal record Sunday night, scoring his 135th and 136th regular-season goals in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.</p> <p> Playing for the first time since being cut from the U.S. World Cup team, Donovan ...The Associated PressMon, 26 May 2014 00:40:23 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/26/mls-capsules/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDonovan breaks MLS goal recordhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/25/donovan-breaks-mls-goal-record/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> CARSON, Calif. (AP) - Landon Donovan broke the Major League Soccer goal record Sunday night, scoring his 135th and 136th regular-season goals in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.</p> <p> Playing for the first time since being cut from the U.S. World Cup team, Donovan ...SCOTT FRENCHSun, 25 May 2014 23:43:20 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/25/donovan-breaks-mls-goal-record/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS